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Patent GB-190607006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Perforating Paper Tubes employed in Spinning, Doubling and Winding and other Textile Machinery.
Inventor: GIRDWOOD HENRY MERCER
Filed: 1906-03-23
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 7006. Girdwood, H. M. March 23. Paper tubes.-Relates to machines for feeding and perforating paper tubes employed in spinning and like machinery, and for subsequently restoring the tubes to their original shape. The tubes 9, Fig. 4, are fed consecutively from a feedcup 8, adapted to be oscillated on studs 8<a>, through a slot 10 in its lower end into a channel 14 in the bed-plate 13, whence they are pushed on to a die plate 17, Fig. 1, beneath a perforating-ram 2 by a slide, secured to a block 19, which is reciprocated by link-work connexion with the ram 2. The tubes 9 are kept in true alinement with each other, as shown in Fig. 3, by spring devices 26, 28. Pivoted curved plates 33 are used to hold the tubes in position on the die plate 17, Fig. 6, until the tubes are compressed beneath them on the descent of the ram. A spring - controlled clearing - plate 5, Fig. 1, through which the punches 4 work, is mounted in a bracket 3 at the lower end of the ram 2, and serves to detach the tube from the punches as they begin to ascend. To prevent the tubes from being flattened at their ends and sides during perforation, the ends of the clearing- plate 5 and die plate 17 are bevelled and two grooves 17<a>, Fig. 6, are provided in the latter to receive the edges of the tubes. From the die plate 17 the tubes are pushed on to a gripping device, consisting of two curved die plates 37, normally kept apart by springs 38, but adapted to close on the tube when engaged by cam-projections on the lower side of a plate 39, carried on a bracket 50 secured to the ram 2. By this device, the tubes are restored to their original shape, and are subsequently discharged through a funnel 41. In a modified form of feed-cup 8, Fig. 10, one side 45 of the passage beneath it is loose and hinged to a stand 12, and is provided with a vertical arm 46 adapted to be engaged by one of two studs 47, 48. A spring 51, acting on the side 45, partly closes the mouth of the passage until it is opened by the stud 47 on the oscillation of the feed-cup. On the return swing of the feed-cup, the side 45 is pressed inwards sufficiently to straighten the tube last fallen from the cup, and to agitate the other tubes in the passage to ensure their falling readily into the channel 14 below.
Patent GB-190607880-A (GB)
Title: Composite Stopper for Sealing Vessels.
Inventor: LOW ABBOT AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 7880. Low, A. A. April 2. C a p s u l closures.-A plug A is forced into a central hole C ina washer B. Both plug and washer are of elastic and compressible materia l, and the washer holds the plug until the whole is secured in and over a bottle mouth by a separate metal cap. By this means, vertical pressure is exerted on the washer, and the plug undergoes diametrical compression.
Patent GB-190612836-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method for the Preservation and Transport of Articles of Food.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1906-06-01
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 12,836. Haddan, H. J., [Santa Cruz, O. de]. June 1. Preserving food.-Meat, fish, milk, eggs, &c. are preserved during transport or otherwise by first sterilizing them bya a treatment with carbonic-acid gas under pressure and then transferring to refrigerating-chambers in which they are maintained at a temperature of 0-4‹ C. by circulation of cold air or other means. A source of electric light, white or coloured, may be used in conjunction with this treatment to assist the sterilization. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 3112, A.D. 1866, No. 216U, A.D. 1874, No. 14,581, A.D. 1896, No. 899, A.D. 1897, No. 11,697, A.D. 1898, and No. 22,927, A.D. 1904.]
Patent GB-190622681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bell Punches for Checking Tram Tickets and the like.
Inventor: MALLINS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-13
Granted: 1907-07-18
Abstract: 22,681. Mallins, C. W. Oct. 13. Ticket punches for tram and like tickets are provided with means for locking the cover and for preventing the operation of the punch when no ticket is inserted. The cover 11, Fig. 5, which consists of a plate with a rim 13 fitting in the casing 4, is guided into position by a pin 16 engaging in a slot, and is secured therein by a spring detent 19 engaging in a catch 18. The detent 19 is constructed of steel, and can only be withdrawn by a specially-arranged electro-magnet when placed as shown in Fig. 10. The detent may be polarized so that it cannot be removed by an ordinary magnet, or it may be held by a second magnetic detent thus requiring unlocking in two directions. A hole 23 is provided to detect any attempts to tamper with the device. The insertion of a tampering-implement displaces a spring 24, which allows the detent 19 to move up further and display the word "caught" at a slit 25. To prevent the operation of the punch when a ticket is not inserted, the lever 8 is connected to the operating-bar by a spring 41 engaging in jaws 42, Fig. 1, formed in the bar. The spring 41 is strong enough to depress the punch when no ticket is inserted, thus forcing the spring pawl 44 into the catch 47 and preventing the descent of the punch. When a ticket is inserted, the pawl 44 is forced aside, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190625155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rod- or Wire-carrying Clips or Brackets, particularly for use on Cycles and the like.
Inventor: JELLEY JAMES
Filed: 1906-11-08
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 25,155. Jelley, J. Nov. 8, Fastenings, clip. A clip or bracket for carrying brake:operating levers, brake or other rods, and Bowden or other wires upon cycles, motor-vehicles, &c. is constructed in one piece by a capping or stamping operation in such a way that the tightening of the bolt affects the frame-gripping portion of the clip only. After cupping or stamping, the blank, then trough-shaped, is punched to produce a sleeve G to fit upon the frame member and a sleeve C of smaller diamet-r to carry the rod or wire. A web E between the holes is partly slotted as at F, preferably in tapering fashion, and the securing-bolt is passed through the flange portions of the part H connecting the two sleeves.
Patent GB-190705026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps.
Filed: 1907-03-01
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 5026. Dixon Bros. & Hutchinson, and Dixon, E. T. March 1. Roots'-blower type.-Leakage is minimizcd by partly shrouding the teeth of each wheel. Washers m, Figs. 1 and 2, the diameters of which are equal to those of the pitch circles of the wheels, are secured to the latter by screws p. The washers roll on one another and work in recesses n formed in the casing. Circular grooves o are formed on the sides of the washers. The holes in the centres of the washers are made large enough to fit the driven shaft, the smaller shafts having collars q which accurately fit the washers.
Patent GB-190705209-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Portable Telephone and Telegraph Instrument.
Inventor: MEDHURST FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-03-04
Granted: 1907-10-10
Abstract: 5209. Medhurst, F. W. March 4. Telegraphs ; telephone systems; telegraph and telephone calls.-Relates to a portable telephone and telegraph set, which may be used without removing any of the parts except the receiver from the case. The case 1, made of leather or other suitable material, has a lid 2 and a strap long enough to pass over the shoulder. The case is divided into two compartments, one of which contains a pair of dry cells 5, while in the other is a transmitter 6, coil 7, reed 8, switch g, and key 10. The coil and reed mecbanism are mounted in an ebonite compartment 11 provided with crossbolts which act as distance-pieces. The coil comprises a core about half an inch in diameter built up of iron wires, and an extra pole-piece 15 which is bent in the manner shown in Fig. 7. Two of the cross-bolts carry respectively the reed 8, plate 17, adjustment screw 18, and adjusting- screw 16 ; by means of the screw 18, the note of the reed may be adjusted to correspond with that of the receiver diaphragm. The terminals 4 being connected to line and earth respectively, an incoming signal passes through the condenser 20 to the receiver 21, and thence through the key 10 to earth. The operator then closes the key which with the switch on the contact a returns the call signal. If the switch is on the contact b, the transmitter 6 is put in circuit. To telegraph, the switch g remains at a and the key 10 is manipulated.
Patent GB-190705524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Back-pedalling Brakes for Free Wheel Cycles and the like
Inventor: KRUEGER ANDRE
Filed: 1907-03-07
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 5524. Kr³ger, A., and Eppinga, J. March 7. Brakes; driving-mechanism.-In a free-wheel and back-pedalling brake mechanism for cycles &c., rollers, balls, &c. 7 transmit the drive from the sprocket-wheel 5 to the hub 4, while on backpedalling, rollers 15, mounted in the recesses 14 of blocks 11 pivoted upon an anchored arm 9, jam between the sprocket-wheel flange 8 and the blocks, which are thus pressed inwards into contact with the hub to brake the wheel. Springs 21 in the hub and the blocks assist the motion of the clutch rollers, and springs 22 return the blocks to normal position. The blocks 11 bear at their rear ends in saddle-shaped recesses in ring segments 10.
Patent GB-190708575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dummies for Military Practice.
Inventor: DIETZ BERNARD RUSSEL
Filed: 1907-04-12
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 8575. D i e t z, B. R. April 12. Military tactics, teaching.-A dummy for giving practice in the use of the sword, bayonet, and lance consists of a stuffed figure rotatably mounted on a resilient standard e which is attached to a block h for fitting into a socket in the ground.
Patent GB-190708897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Burners.
Inventor: SCHOMANN BRUNO
Filed: 1907-04-17
Granted: 1907-06-13
Abstract: 8897. Schomann, B. April 17. Incandescent gas lamps.-An inverted lamp comprises two or more mixing-chambers 3 arranged in proximity to and connected with a central vertical burner tube 1; each chamber 3 consists of a large upper cylindrical portion and a lower conical portion 4, and may be provided with a preferably conical wire-gauze 6. The tube 1 may be detachably connected to an ordinary Bunsen burner.
Patent GB-190713529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Liquifying Air.
Inventor: PLACE JAMES FRANK
Filed: 1907-06-11
Granted: 1908-07-13
Abstract: 13,529. Place, J. F. June 11. Drying air.-In an air-liquefying plant, the air compressed in a two-stage compressor 1 passes through an after-cooler 6, a drying-vessel 7 containing calcium chloride, a vessel 10 containing caustic potash for absorbing carbonic acid, and a refrigerator 12 for removing residual moisture, through which carbonic acid is circulated in a closed circuit comprising a compressor 13, cooler and liquefier 14, 16, and expansion valve 18.
Patent GB-190715223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Games.
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1907-07-02
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 15,223. Marshall, J. F. July 2. Games played with boards, dice, maps, pieces or men, cards, counters, and teetotums. - A game is played on a board which has marked upon it a plan of a city &c., and pieces are moved from one place on the map to others, the moves being determined by dice. In the form shown, a map of London is marked by a number of stations, and these are joined by distinctly marked or coloured routes B, E. G, H, representing 'tube' and underground railway routes, and omnibus and walking routes respectively. The players move their pieces from a station A to a station at the other end of the map by throwing three dice, one of which M is marked to indicate the route to be taken at each move, the other dice indicating the extent of the move. Instead of dice, a teetotum may be used, or cards or counters may be drawn from a box. The game may be played on a lawn.
Patent GB-190715602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Signalling Systems for Railway Cars and the like.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-07-06
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 15,602. Lake, H. W., [American Railway Signal Co.]. July 6. Electric contact arrangements, operation of by interaction with passing collectors.-Signals at each end of a single-track section are actuated by electromagnetically-operated ratchetwheel apparatus through circuits closed by track contacts actuated by the cars. The apparatus at each station comprises a switch 4, Fig. 2, actuated by the trolly wheel 2 of a train or car as it enters or leaves the block, to close a circuit from the power lead 1 through a wire 3 and one of two contacts 6 and one of two leads 7, 8 to the counting - apparatus; this comprises a ratchet-wheel w provided preferably with rectangular teeth and carrying a numbered dial, which indicates the number of cars occupying the section. The wheel w is rotated in a clockwise direction by a spring-pressed pawl 17 pivoted on the pivoted armature 15 of an electro-magnet m; in the contra-clockwise direction, the wheel w is actuated by a spring- pressed pawl 18 pivoted on the pivoted armature 16 of an electro-magnet n. If the section is clear, the apparatus at each station is in the position shown, and a car entering the section from the right hand of the station A closes a circuit from the lead 1 through the switch 4, lead 7, contacts 9, lead 13, magnet m, and lead 5 to earth. The operation of the switch 4 by the entering car also closes a circuit from the lead 1 through the lead 7, contacts 9, lead 31 to the similar apparatus at the next station B to the left hand, lead 12, Fig. 1, magnet n, and lead 5 to earth. The armature 16 is thus raised, and when the circuit of the magnet is immediately broken by the car passing beyond the switch 4, the armature 16 falls, and actuates the ratchet-wheel w one tooth in a contraclockwise direction; the red disk r is thus moved in front of the lamps i, indicating that the section is occupied. When the car passes out of the section at the station B, the switch 4 is actuated, and similar circuits to those described above are closed at both stations A, B.
Patent GB-190726074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Heating and Moulding Subdivided Cork.
Filed: 1907-11-25
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 26,074. Gr³nzweig & Hartmann Ges. Dec. 7, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Wood, treating.-In a process for heating and moulding loose particles of cork for making cork bricks, cork plates, cork stone, &c., the cork is heated in a closed vessel by a gas or fluid, which is passed through the material. For temperatures about 200‹ C., a gas or vapour free from oxidizing agents, such as superheated steam, is used to prevent carbonizing of the cork. For lower temperatures a liquid as well as any gas &c. may be used. Pitch may also be used, serving also to impregnate the cork. The particles are placed in a mould perforated at the top and bottom, and the heating is effected by sucking the fluid through the mould when making light pieces, or forcing the fluid through the cork for heavy or compressed cork. The mould may be adapted for compressing the material. The product may be cooled by passing a gas or fluid through it, air being used below 100‹ C. The cork may be strengthened by the addition of clay &c. to the mould.
Patent GB-190727929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Picture Suspenders.
Inventor: MACKENZIE HENRY TIREMAN
Filed: 1907-12-18
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 27,929. Mackenzie, H. T. Dec. 18. Cleats or holders.-An adjustable fastening for a picture cord d comprises a block e or a tube through which the cord is passed, and a spring plate or similar device f pressed down by a thumb-screw g. The thumb-screw may press directly on the cord, and the block e or the tube may be formed in one with or fitted to a fastening-screw on its underside, or it may be provided with a base-plate fitted to the lower end of a rack b on the back of the picture. In another modification, the tube is formed in one with the lower end of the rack.
Patent GB-190800087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Zeroizing Apparatus for Calculating Machines
Inventor: SCHUSTER ERNST
Filed: 1908-01-01
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 87. Schuster, E. Jan. 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Calculating apparatus. - In calculating - apparatus of the pin-wheel and cam-disk type in which two counters in a line are employed, provision is made for zeroizing both simultaneously, or one independently, by means of a connecting-piece 5 engaging the shafts 2, 3 as shown, the cam 9 fitting the recess of the shaft 2. The projections 6, 7 of the piece 5 enter the ends of the shafts, the part 7 being so constructed that the shaft 3 turns when the shaft 2 is rotated, and a spring 8 keeps the piece 5 against the shaft 2. Each shaft is zeroized by means of the longitudinal movement against springs 11, caused by rotation of pins 13 on the shafts against the camrings 12. In this way, radial pins on the shafts engage longitudinal pins on the numeral-wheels and rotate them to position. When the shaft 2 rotates, it carries the piece 5 with it by means of the cam 9, thereby causing the shaft 3 to rotate and zeroize the wheels. The shaft 3 may, however, be rotated for zeroizing independently of the other.
Patent GB-190800767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed Indicators.
Inventor: ROBINSON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-01-13
Granted: 1909-01-07
Abstract: 767. Robinson, F. W., and Sutherland, W. Jan. 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Speed indicators. -In an apparatus particularly applicable to ascertaining the number of revolutions of disk talking - machines &c., a pointer d, connected to a fanshaped projection or tail e, is pivoted to a plate a carrying an index over which the pointer moves. The plate a is connected to a plate b which may be attached by clips to a rotating part. The air pressure during the rotation of the apparatus raises or depresses the tail e, and thus actuates the pointer. The pointer and tail may be mounted on an extension c.
Patent GB-190803202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Guiding and Applying Tension to Spindle Driving Bands for Spinning, Twisting, Winding, and like Machines.
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 3202. Boyd, J., Phillips, D., and Scott & Sons, J. Feb. 13. Spindle-driving apparatus.-In a device for guiding and tensioning a number of separate spindle-driving bands with one apparatus, such as is described in Specification No. 4519, A.D. 1905, the single tensioning-cylinder 23 is carried in the open gabs of two pivoted levers which are adjustibly weighted, the weight-cords 31 passing over a braked pulley or a metal surface 34 to prevent undue vibration. The tensioning-cylinder is arranged above or below the driving-bands, and its extreme movements are limited by stops on the arm 30. The tin rollers rotate in the opposite direction to that indicated by the arrow when the cylinder tensions the lower run of the driving- band. When the tensioning-cylinder is arranged above the driving-bands, as shown in Fig. 1, lighter weights are used to reduce and regulate the effect of the weight of the levers and cylinder, and the gab of e3ch lever has a cross-pin 28 to keep the bush in position. The wharles are made with one flange larger than the other to prevent the displacement of the driving-band. The weight cords are passed between guides 35 to keep them clear of the driving-bands.
Patent GB-190803869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles or the like.
Inventor: COLBRAN JAMES BAKER
Filed: 1908-02-20
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 3869. Colbran, J. B. Feb. 20. Kettles ; saucepans.- A device for promoting the circulation and facilitating the heating of the contents of a kettle &c. consists of a tube 2 projecting laterally from the side and adapted to be thrust into the fire. The two leg members may be in a vertical, horizontal, or inclined plane. When horizontal, one limb is bent upwards inside the vessel. The tubes may be corrugated or otherwise shaped to increase the heating- surface.
Patent GB-190804846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Rings or Objects of Circular Form of Plastic Materials other than Metal
Inventor: GIRLOT JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-03-03
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 4846. Girlot, J. March 14, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. [Patent of Addition to No. 11,338, A.D. 1904.] Moulding rings.-The ring-making machine described in Specification No. 11,338, A.D. 1904, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.], is used for plastic substances, other than metal, capable of being worked by it.
Patent GB-190812717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussive Tools.
Inventor: CAUSTON CYRIL POWYS
Filed: 1908-06-13
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 12,717. Causton, C. P., and Neilson, W. M. June 13. Rock drills.-A percussive tool is provided with a flexible diaphragm 6, of sheet rubber having an insertion of spirally-wound steel wire 8, or of annularly corrugated metal. The diaphragm is actuated by fluid under pressure admitted through a port 15, the admission being regulated by a rotating valve 16 mounted on a pin 17 and provided with ports 18, 19, which register alternately with the port 15 and open respectively to the inlet 20 and exhaust 21. The valve is provided with vanes 22, and is driven by the pressure fluid which enters through holes 23 unsymmetrically disposed with relation to the vanes. The hammer 11, which is driven against the tool 13, is either carried in a socket 9 secured centrally to the diaphragm, or is held up against the diaphragm by a spring. An outlet 14 is provided to prevent locking of air in the diaphragm chamber. The tool is mounted in a shell 24, to the rear space of which the fluid is admitted through an inlet 25 to feed the tool forwards and to actuate it. According to the Provisional Specification, adjusting means may be provided for the valve to ensure its working in synchronism with the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190819407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Machines.
Inventor: NIKOLOFF SUBBO
Filed: 1908-09-15
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 19,407. Nikoloff, S. Sept. 15. Disk and wheel apparatus.-The grinding-wheel f, Fig. 2, is mounted on a spindle d, which runs in bearings carried at the lower end of a sleeve g. The sleeve is supported by an overhanging extension m of an arm n, capable of vertical adjustment by means of the screw p. The sleeve g is turned in its bearing h by a worm j and a worm-wheel i to adjust the grinding-wheel spindle relatively to the line of the centres c, between which the work is held. The bearing h is split, and is tightened by a screw to clamp the sleeve g in its adjusted position. The belt 1 which drives the grinding-wheel spindle is situated in the hollow sleeve, and drives a pulley 2 which is situated so that the axis of the sleeve passes diametrically through it, and a plate y covering the worm-gearing i, j and the top of the bearing h, and a sleeve x attached to the arm n prevent grit &c. from entering the bearings.